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The Klipsch® CDT-2800-C ceiling-mount speakers give you great sound while leaving your floor space free and clear. Their high-tech design and solid construction make them a great choice for movie and music lovers alike. Use these speakers for surround sound in an all-Klipsch home theater, or install them in pairs for stereo listening with your multi-room audio system. Either way, you'll experience accurate Klipsch sound without the clutter of conventional speakers.

The '2800-C's tweeter swivels up to 100 degrees, so you can aim the sound precisely where you need it to go. You can even rotate the woofer a full 360 degrees and tilt it up to 15 degrees in any direction. This flexibility gives you full, detailed sound no matter where you place the speaker.

Horn technology for room-filling sound
Because high-frequency sounds are more directional than bass frequencies, it's especially important to target them right toward your ears. Klipsch places their tweeter inside a flared opening, known as a "horn," which disperses the highs evenly across your listening area. This design brings out details in everything you listen to, while reducing reflections that can color the sound. The horn also improves dynamics and efficiency, for powerful, "front row" sound that remains crystal-clear at all volume levels.

An optional in-ceiling bracket is recommended for installing the CDT-2800-C in new construction.

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When you buy in-wall or in-ceiling speakers from Crutchfield, you'll also receive copies of our in-depth speaker and wire installation guides, free of charge.

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Features

Controlled Dispersion Technology (CDT): The Klipsch CDT-2800-C
in-ceiling speaker features a patent-pending gimbal mechanism, known as
Controlled Dispersion Technology (CDT). The tweeter and woofer are independently
adjustable, allowing both the high and low frequencies to be directed toward the
listening area.

High Efficiency: The high-efficiency design of the Klipsch
in-ceiling speakers allows you to get much more output than most in-wall and
in-ceiling speakers. Due to the long speaker wire runs that are common in
whole-house audio systems, the power coming from the amplifier is significantly
reduced by the time it reaches the speakers. The 93dB efficiency of this speaker
means it will play much louder at low power than other less-efficient speakers.

Drivers: The CDT-2800-C is equipped with the following drivers:

Tweeter: a 1" silk dome tweeter mated to a swiveling 100° Tractrix
Horn. The swiveling horn design dramatically increases efficiency by
enabling the speaker to produce more output using less energy. The
horn-loaded tweeter allows you to point the sound to a specific location,
and has more controlled directivity than a conventional dome tweeter.

Woofer: an 8" polypropylene
woofer can rotate a full 360°, and then shift 15° in any direction.

Speaker Terminals: The speaker has a pair of spring clips that can accept up to 12-gauge wire
or pin connectors.

Basket/Frame: The CDT-2800-C has a sturdy ABS basket and frame. The
frame can be painted to match any decor (a clear paint mask is supplied to
protect the drivers from overspray). The metal mesh grille is also paintable.

Power Specifications Note: The manufacturer has specified the maximum
power handling of this speaker as 50 watts RMS (200 W Peak). Klipsch has also
published a recommended amplifier power specification as 100 watts. For the
purpose of matching the speaker with the best amplifier, Crutchfield is listing
the power specification as 100 watts.

Mounting Options

Installation: The speaker can be installed in new or existing
construction. It requires a cutout diameter of 9.8". For new construction,
purchase of the IK-800-C installation kit (item # 714IK800C) is highly
recommended. For existing construction, the speaker should be installed in
drywall at least 3/8" thick. It can also be installed in a drop ceiling (2' x 2'
or 2' x 4' ceiling tiles only). In both cases, to maximize the acoustic
performance of the in-ceiling speakers, Klipsch recommends you replace the
original mounting panel with 1/2" or 3/4" plywood or MDF. A cardboard template
is included to assist you in making the cutout.

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As a center channel

Ok, I know a ceiling mounted center channel isn't the best location for it. I was in a bind as my wife didn't want the center speaker above or below the flat screen as she felt it looked like an "eye." My other option was the directional woofer/tweeter provided by Klipsch. Have to admit, the speaker sounds great and provides some nice punch on all levels - high and low. I just wish I had ordered two so I could've put one behind as a rear center... I'll keep dreaming... If you're considering this one, you will not be disappointed.